Source. The High Court’s official objection checklists: Civil (as on 27.05.2024), Civil writ (as on 02.06.2026) and Criminal. The objection wording is summarised; the “usual cure” is the corrective step the objection itself calls for. Always read the current checklist and the objection actually raised on your file.
Competency of the person filing
ObjectionShow the competency of the person who has filed the petition, appeal or application.
Usual cureState in the petition, and support with documents, the capacity in which the person files (party, guardian, authorised signatory or power-of-attorney holder).
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Correct provision of law
ObjectionThe correct provision of law should be mentioned.
Usual cureCite the exact section and Act under which the petition lies in the title and head note (under the BNSS, not the CrPC, for proceedings it governs).
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Maintainability
ObjectionAs to how the case is maintainable in the present form before the High Court.
Usual cureAdd a paragraph explaining why the High Court has jurisdiction and why this remedy (rather than another) is the correct one.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Supporting affidavit
ObjectionAn affidavit, duly attested, with the correct age, parentage and particulars of the deponent, should be filed.
Usual cureFile an affidavit in support with complete particulars, attested by the competent authority.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Signatures on each page of the affidavit
ObjectionEach page of the affidavit should be signed by the deponent, with a certificate that its contents were read over in the deponent's regional language; the identification seal should carry a legible, complete name.
Usual cureHave the deponent sign every page; add the read-over certificate and a legible identification seal.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Handwritten corrections
ObjectionHandwritten insertions or corrections in the petition are not permitted; corrections in an affidavit must be attested again, or a fresh affidavit filed.
Usual cureRe-type the corrected pages; re-attest the affidavit or file a fresh one.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Paper books
ObjectionThe required number of paper books should be filed, in order and duly indexed.
Usual cureFile the required sets, each indexed and in the same order.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Certified copies of annexures
ObjectionA correct and complete certified copy of the annexures (and of the impugned order) should be filed.
Usual cureObtain and annex the certified copy, or file an application for exemption with the reason it is not available.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Translations
ObjectionA complete vernacular copy and a complete translation of the annexures should be filed.
Usual cureAnnex the full vernacular document and its complete English translation, duly verified.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Title same as the memo of parties
ObjectionThe title in the petition and index should be the same as in the memo of parties.
Usual cureCorrect the title on every page so it matches the memo of parties exactly.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Court fee
ObjectionThe prescribed court fee should be affixed on a separate page, page-marked and shown in the index; the Advocates Welfare Fund stamp should be affixed on the power of attorney.
Usual cureAffix the correct court fee on a separate, indexed page and the welfare stamp on the vakalatnama.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Memo of parties
ObjectionThe memo of parties should be on a separate page, with complete address, parentage and age, and the mobile number and an identity-proof number of the petitioner; caste or religion should not be mentioned.
Usual curePrepare the memo of parties as a separate page with these particulars (Aadhaar is not mandatory) and remove any caste or religion.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Identity proof
ObjectionA copy of identity proof showing the residential address, attested by counsel under seal with name and enrolment number, should be annexed.
Usual cureAnnex the attested identity proof at the time of filing.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Page marking
ObjectionComplete and correct page marking at the top right corner should be done.
Usual cureNumber every page at the top right, and match the index.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Grounds verified and signed
ObjectionThe grounds should be verified and signed by counsel or the parties.
Usual cureSign and verify the grounds.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Head note and prayer
ObjectionThe head note and the prayer clause should be complete and consistent, with the impugned orders correctly described with dates.
Usual cureMake the head note, prayer and paper-book references identical, giving each impugned order with its date.
Listed in: Civil, Writ, Criminal checklists
Delay in re-filing
ObjectionAn application for condonation of delay in re-filing should be filed.
Usual cureWhen re-filing after the objection period, file an application for condonation of delay in re-filing with the reasons.
Listed in: Civil, Criminal checklists
Advance copy to the State
ObjectionAn advance copy of the bail application or petition should be supplied to the office of the Advocate General and its acknowledgement attached.
Usual cureServe the advance copy on the Advocate General's office and annex the receipt.
Listed in: Criminal checklist
FIR particulars
ObjectionFIR or complaint particulars should be the same in the head note, prayer, impugned order and elsewhere in the paper book.
Usual cureCheck the FIR number, date, sections and police station everywhere in the paper book.
Listed in: Criminal checklist
From the chamber’s notes
Civil writ against an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal
ObjectionClarify whether the CAT orders are under challenge, otherwise the petition is not maintainable; the CAT should be made a party.
Usual cureFile the complete copy of the Original Application, a certified copy of the CAT order, and a certificate of counsel that all documents filed before the CAT are annexed and no new document has been added; implead the Tribunal as required.
Source: chamber notes on objections raised in a CWP
Checklists downloaded from the High Court website on 10 October 2026.